Edge of Leadership

Proposal Resources

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Edge of Leadership (EOL) is High 5’s experiential framework for developing leadership through real-world practice, reflection, and application, used with students, educators, and organizations.

In 2012, High 5 began a pilot program in a single Keene elementary school. Now, 13 years later, EOL has expanded district-wide, including students and teachers in grades 5, 6, 7, and high school.

Our EOL educators spend the school year in classrooms, and on the Challenge Course, working directly with students and helping teachers use EOL concepts to improve the learning environment and academic outcomes in their classrooms.

EOL is a program prioritizing leadership development, through adventure education and social and emotional learning. The program in Keene has become the ultimate demonstration of EOL’s success, showcasing the wide and growing application of EOL concepts in the educational experience.

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At Its Core, EOL is Built on a Simple Belief

  • Students are not future leaders.
  • They are leaders right now, if we give them the conditions to act like it.

Through classroom experiences, challenge-based learning, and guided reflection, EOL helps school communities build a shared language around how people connect, grow, and take responsibility for themselves and others.

The Three Foundations of EOL

Connect

Leadership begins with relationships.
Students learn how to:

  • Build trust and belonging
  • Understand and express emotions
  • Listen, communicate, and navigate conflict
  • Recognize the needs of others

This is where culture starts.

Empower

Leadership grows through capability.
Students develop:

  • Critical thinking and decision-making
  • Problem-solving in dynamic situations
  • Confidence through action and reflection
  • The ability to work with and rely on others

This is where students begin to see themselves as capable.

Lead... Be the Example

Leadership becomes visible through action.
Students practice:

  • Taking responsibility for their impact
  • Managing goals, time, and follow-through
  • Supporting others in their growth
  • Contributing to something bigger than themselves

This is where leadership moves from internal to external.

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EOL Isn’t a Program. It’s a System.

  • Built from real student and educator experiences
  • Designed to transfer into everyday behavior
  • Focused on contribution, not compliance
  • Scales from classroom moments to school-wide culture

Most programs end when the session ends. 

EOL continues in how people show up every day.

Questions?

We’d love the opportunity to answer any questions you have.

Email us: info@high5adventure.org

Call us: (802) 254-8718

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